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Description: With 55 acres of long sandy beaches, rocky coves, shady forested areas and panoramic lake views and the Sand Point Nature Trail, Sand Harbor part of the Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park system and home to the park’s visitor center. It features three sandy beaches on Lake Tahoe's eastern shore, offering visitors opportunities for hiking, bouldering, picnicking, swimming and boating. The one-third-mile Sand Point Nature Trail is a handicap-accessible boardwalk trail with interpretive signs and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and two of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern shoreline.
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 08/06/2012 Trip Notes: Sand Harbor was the third and final stop of my daytrip with Bonnie & Paul that took us along the east side of Lake Tahoe. This place is so beautiful, that I have visited it at least four times on my various trips to Lake Tahoe. Today, however, is the first time I really got to walk the beaches in a swim suit and enjoy swimming in its crystal clear waters. (Figs. 01 & 02) are pictures of the cove, between the two main beaches, where we spent the afternoon swimming. Due to the number of rocks, and its smaller beach area (not visible on the right, this small cove is generally less populated than the other two beaches. (Fig. 03) is the boat launch beach, located just the other side of the rocky peninsula in (Fig. 01). |
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 At the very left of the peninsula on the left side of (Fig. 01) is the beginning of the Sand Point Nature Trail, found in the (fig.04) close up below. Notice the trail’s wooden walkway here and in (Fig. 05). The next four pictures (Figs. 06, 07, 08 & 09) are but a few of the many scenic views available when walking this short trail. When walking it in the early morning or late evenings, you will be able to encounter a wide variety of birds, squirrels, chipmunks and other wildlife. |
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08/06/2012 Trip Notes: Sand Harbor was the third and final stop of my daytrip with Bonnie & Paul that took us along the east side of Lake Tahoe. This place is so beautiful, that I have visited it at least four times on my various trips to Lake Tahoe. Today, however, is the first time I really got to walk the beaches in a swim suit and enjoy swimming in its crystal clear waters. (Figs. 01 & 02) are pictures of the cove, between the two main beaches, where we spent the afternoon swimming. Due to the number of rocks, and its smaller beach area (not visible on the right, this small cove is generally less populated than the other two beaches. (Fig. 03) is the boat launch beach, located just the other side of the rocky peninsula in (Fig. 01).
At the very left of the peninsula on the left side of (Fig. 01) is the beginning of the Sand Point Nature Trail, found in the (fig.04) close up below. Notice the trail’s wooden walkway here and in (Fig. 05). The next four pictures (Figs. 06, 07, 08 & 09) are but a few of the many scenic views available when walking this short trail. When walking it in the early morning or late evenings, you will be able to encounter a wide variety of birds, squirrels, chipmunks and other wildlife.
